Well today I swapped out my rotten old xj650 maxim rear wheel for a nice fresh new rubber on a 750 seca rear setup. larger wheel and larger drum...
when i tested for vacuum leaks with carb cleaner or starter fluid or anything like that, my engine speed actually slowed down upon finding leaks...
hey sorry buddy found another parts bike already.
No problem! I might have a buyer interested. would you be around Palmerston area then ?
has anyone tried fitting a 1985 xj750 tank on a 1982 xj650 frame ? found one at a u-pull-it yard for a killer price just not sure if it will fit...
absolutely love this ! maybe i'll do this with my parts frame !
hey there ! would you part out the fuel tank ? i already have a parts bike and really dont have room for a full 3rd lol l looks like from your...
My bike is a xj650. guess I kinda hopped in on the wrong convo lol
The surge tank would definitely be a good option ! and local parts are always nice, maybe I could look into that. probably cheaper than i can make...
Okay well this week I'll have to rig up something and get the carbs balanced ! really wanted to get at it this weekend, but the home renovations...
well that's good to hear ! if I can get this bike running good enough to boot around some back roads and get me 25 minutes to work and back (also...
I'll see what supplies I got laying around and see what I can make up ! Probably try some clear line and some ATF see what happens. also plan to...
If anything I will try and make my own carb sync tool, cant say i want to spend the big bucks for something i wont use much. this is a very budget...
Might be a dumb question, but will the valve shims from the xj750 work with the xj650 ? might save me from having to buy too many new shims. I...
looks like i will be in the same boat soon here ! got my junkyard 82 xj650 running pretty good for the first time in over 20 years with just a...
Awesome thanks for the suggestions ! I'm hopeful to find a decent middle ground between the 650 and 750 carbs lol. i will keep everyone updated on...
i am actually picking up a xj750 seca for parts this weekend, might be stealing a couple parts not sure what i need yet but might have the carbs...
Thanks for the quick response ! sounds like I'll just have to slap em on and play around with it see what works for me. I don't have much for...
Hello everyone ! I know this thread is a couple years old now but i'm trying to get my bike together and am having similar issues. I have a 1982...
Aw Awesome thank you this is very helpful ! And honestly no i did not, i do have the other side removed already but am not sure on the process...
Im trying to get at the oil seal for the final drive system on the engine side. I picked up this bike cheap after sitting for years and as soon as...
This might be a stupid question, but i looked through the catalog and found the oil seal i need, but im not sure how to purchase it or if thats...
Awesome thank you ! Gives me a great place to start.
I noticed after posting that it was engine oil coming from the seal on the main drive gear. Will have to see how hard it is to replace. Thank you...
I just purchased a 82 maxim 650. Has been sitting in a barn and not moved in over 6 years. Put it in gear in the stand after getting it running...
Im having the same problem, did you ever get it fixed ? Im having a horribly hard time trying to find anything online about the seal on the engine...
